The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9827

9827. Lord, How My Numerous Foes Increase

1 Lord, how my numerous foes increase,
Excite my fears, disturb my peace!
The powers of hell against me rise,
And "God," they cry, "His help denies."

2 But Thou, my glory and my shield,
My God, Thy powerful aid shalt yield;
On Thee my steadfast hopes repose,
To lift my head o’er all my foes.

3 To God I cried―my evening prayer
Humbly implored Jehovah’s care;
He vowed my wishes to fulfill,
And heard me from His holy hill.

4 Then, with His guardian mercy blest,
I laid my weary frame to rest;
Sweet slumbers closed my peaceful eyes,
Nor foes molest, nor fears surprise.

5 Again the shades of darkness flee,
I wake, sustained, my God, by Thee;
Thy guardian care renews my days,
And claims my morning song of praise.

6 Now shall my heart its fears disclaim,
I trust in faith Jehovah’s name;
Though round my soul ten thousand rage,
The Lord shall in my cause engage.

7 Rise, O my Savior, rise and spread,
Thy shield, the shelter round my head;
Thy cross the serpent’s wrath hath broke,
And Satan falls beneath Thy stroke.

8 Salvation to the Lord belongs,
His victory claims my highest songs;
His blessing all His saints shall share,
Then let His saints His praise declare.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, how my numerous foes increase
• Title: Lord, How My Numerous Foes Increase
• Author: William Goode, 1762-1816
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: DEVONSHIRE
• Composer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1864)
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: A Selection of Psalms and Hymns by Charles Kemble (London: John F. Shaw, 1864)
• Copyright: Public Domain